A French rap star will help schoolchildren to discover new musical skills when he hosts a workshop in the North East.

Solo star Kad will be taking a break from his UK tour this month to invite kids in Durham to the two-day event where they can learn about the music and languages of other cultures.

The French Algerian was chosen as the new French talent of 2003 and recently enjoyed a top five hit in Greece with Habibi. He will invite the children who participate in his workshops to attend his gig at the Newcastle Opera House on November 19, in association with Creative Partnerships Durham and Sunderland.

Kad will be working with 20 kids from Greenfield School's French department on November 19 and with more than thirty youngsters from Oakley Cross School on November 20.

They will work on the song "Lullaby For The World", written for the project by Kad.